A Deep-Rooted Passion For Mushrooms At Fungaia Farm
It’s a crisp and bright November morning, and I am headed to Fungaia Farm, a local mushroom production company born …
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Microgreens And Indoor Food Production
A strange sense of desire and urgency came over me one day when I was on Galiano a few years …
Mushroom Growth Cycles Using Fruiting Bags
Mushroom cultivation has become increasingly popular over the past few years due to its many ecological benefits, including growing nutrient-rich …
A Heartwarming Story Of A Green Thumb Son Working To Help His Brown Thumb Mom
Every family has one: a person that strikes fear into plant life from coast to coast. A person that leaves …
April Brings New Life To The Garden And A Fresh Set Of Tasks
Tulips are blooming, and the garden is teeming with new life! April is an exciting month for gardeners; from planting …
A Quick Guide To Growing Organic Greens At Home
Is the shortage of salad greens at the local supermarket getting you down? While they may seem simple, these greens …
Eight Trending Perennial Vegetables For 2023 And Beyond
Trends come and go, but many gardeners and growing experts agree that the perennial vegetable garden is here to stay! …
Easy Tips And Tricks For Seed Starting Success
A sunny windowsill, some patience, and a few seed-starting tips are all you need to get a jump on the …
Setting the Stage For Mushroom Cultivation
Whether starting from a spore or pre-inoculated kit, cleanliness will be a significant factor in the success of your first …
5 Cool Ways to Grow Mushrooms at Home
How could you not be completely obsessed with mushrooms and all of the incredible benefits they offer? You’re probably thinking it’s …
Unwind With These Books That Can Make The World (And Your Garden) A Better Place
It’s a hectic time of year! But now it’s time to take some “you” time and unwind with some good …
H20 And Your Indoor Grow: The Differences Between Hard And Soft Water
Do you know if you have hard or soft water and the difference between the two? And how can it …
5 Cool Ways You Can Practice Regenerative Agriculture At Home
With so many negative headlines and extreme weather events these days, it’s easy to feel anxious about climate change. But …
Water, Light, And Controlled Environmental Agriculture
Formed through an exothermic reaction powerful enough to launch rockets into space, the elemental combination of two hydrogens and one …
How a Topdressing of Easily Accessible Mycelium Can Raise Your Growing Game
Mushroom mycelia are everywhere; with a little search, it’s relatively easy to get your hands on some commercial spent substrate …
5 Cool Ways To Boost Productivity In Small Grow Rooms
A limited amount of growing space doesn’t necessarily mean small yields. There are several ways to ensure a productive grow …
Medicinal Plants And The Thorny Issue Of Mold
We’re all familiar with the blight of thrips, mites, aphids, green flies, black flies, whiteflies, and even caterpillars. Still, an …
Garden Therapy: Stop And Smell The Roses For Better Mental Health
I am always on the prowl for new ways to reduce the level of anxiety coursing through my veins. A …
Garden Gadgets Perfect For Growing in A Controlled Environment And Outdoors
The world of urban gardening is packed with the most innovative and technologically advanced equipment. A day spent strolling through …
Fantastic Fungi: Grow Your Own Mushrooms
Fungi are incapable of photosynthesis and feed on organic matter, forming a kingdom quite distinct from plants. Most fungi are …